Canopus Shipping Xplode Professional 4.0
April 07, 2003
Las Vegas, NV - Canopus Corporation, makers of award-winning digital video editing products, today announced the availability of Xplode Professional 4.0. This update to the company's popular 3D video effects software package features a host of new
transitions, the new fully keyframable Composer effects, improved rendering
capabilities and advanced preset handling capabilities to make creating
stunning video content faster and easier.
Xplode Professional 4.0 includes a new Composer, which offers full control
over the customization and keyframing of specialized effects and
transitions, and allows editors to create stunning 3D effects in a
user-friendly interface. An interactive preview offers editors a hands-on
method to manipulating these effects using the Composer's Preview Window
Tools. The Composer window also features a timeline that allows editors to
add and configure keyframes containing customized parameters at
time-specific points throughout the effect.
Composer transitions include Picture Frame for 3D frame effects with custom
textures, Advanced Alpha Map with customizable Alpha Map and Color Map
motion, Morphing Shapes, which lets users distort the shape of a Page Peel,
Sphere, Cylinder, Wave or Page Roll effect, and a 3D Box effect with
complete customization options for each individual box face. In addition,
Multiple Objects lets users place up to eight different objects into a
transition for even more creative freedom. Several effects can also be
combined with an Alpha Mask or a graphic containing a transparency to
provide even more customization for PIP and text effects.
Xplode Professional 3D video effects software is compatible with all video
capture cards, including OHCI cards and supports Adobe Premiere, Ulead
MediaStudio Pro and Canopus Edit applications. Xplode Professional 4.0
includes over 900 effects, an intuitive interface for effortless effects
creation and customization, and advanced rendering and overscan handling
capabilities that let video editors create stunning, professional-quality
video content quickly and easily. Advanced keyframe capabilities, along with
configurable shadows, lighting and soft border features are included for
creating realistic and dramatic effects.
Xplode Professional 4.0 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP Home and
Windows XP Professional and is available now from Canopus and its authorized
dealers for $299. Registered users of Xplode Professional 3.0 can upgrade to
4.0 for a special upgrade price of $99. Registered users of Xplode Basics
can upgrade to Xplode Professional 4.0 for a $199.
For more information, visit
www.canopus.com
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